::Stroller Rental Thread::

[StitchSpawn]

Note: I made this for my sister-in-law, trying to convince her to use these strollers instead of Disney's. Both companies are cheaper and the strollers are obviously more comfortable. However, I have no personal experience with these strollers or rental companies. If you have had any experience with these strollers or rental companies, please comment below.

Baby Jogger City Mini Stroller for Rent at WDW​

For single: Recommended weight capacity is 50 pounds. Designed to be one of the most lightweight and easy-to-fold strollers on the market, the City Mini All Terrain Lightweight Stroller maintains all the high safety standards you expect from Baby Jogger. This lightweight travel stroller incorporates features like patented Quick-Fold Technology which allows for quick folding when loading children onto Disney buses. They also have a ventilated near flat reclining seat, multiple storage compartments and a suspension system to ensure comfortable rides.

Review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgVuzEwho5U&feature=related


Via Orlando Stroller Rentals (Although, I think they are just recommending the stroller, not necessarily the company.)
•The only recommended stroller rental company on www.wdwinfo.com
•The only recommended stroller rental company on the Walt Disney World Moms' Panel
•The exclusive stroller rental company for www.AllEars.net
•The only stroller rental company featured in the book The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2010.
•Recommended stroller rental company in the book Beyond the Attractions – A guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers.
•Recommended stroller rental company in the book The Practical Mom's Disney Vacation Companion 2010 Edition
•OSR is the only recommended stroller rental agency in PassPorter's Walt Disney World 2010 Edition.
•Used and recommended by travel agents around the world.

This stoller has also been featured in Marie Claire and People magazine.

Disney vs Orlando vs Magic strollers rentals:

Price: S: single D:double

Disney: $13/adayS $27/adayD

Orlando Stroller Rentals:Has multiple types of strollers, focusing on stroller type mentioned in post.
Selected Stroller: City Single Stroller Rental
1 - 3 Night Rental: $50.00
4-7 Night Rental: $70.00
8-10 Night Rental: $90.00
11-14 Night Rental: $110.00
Selected Stroller: City Double Stroller Rental
1 - 3 Night Rental: $55.00
4-7 Night Rental: $75.00
8-10 Night Rental: $95.00
11-14 Night Rental: $115.00

Magic Strollers Rentals: S: $15/1st day $8/everyday after D: $25/1st day $9/everyday after

Offered:

Disney: Hard plastic stroller, cup holder (from what I've heard), small storage space behind stroller.

Orlando: Comfortable stroller, no cup holder, storage space behind and underneath stroller. Rain cover offered at $10.70 extra.

Magic: Each stroller comes with a "parent console" attached which includes a cup holder, insulated cooler pouch and an additional storage pouch for a cell phone, keys or wallet. We currently offer rain covers on request at no charge. We have limited quantities and can't guarantee that you will receive one with your rental. If you would like a rain cover, you should request on in the special notes section of the order form.

Disney strollers must be left within the parks at designated drop-off areas.
Orlando and Magic will both deliver and pickup your stroller to your resort at no charge.

Orlando requires that you pay at time of reservation.
Magic says your credit card is charged 14 days prior to your arrival.

Comparative Photos:

www.orlandostrollerrentals.com www.magicstrollers.com

Please write your own reviews here. I got all my info from each companies website, so if it is incorrect, please insert a link to the correct info.

 

[vicki_c]

I have no personal experience with either (we're out of stroller age kids), but I have personal excellent experience with Owner's Locker, which is the same as Magic Strollers. They opened Magic Strollers after a few years of their Owner's Locker Service. Best customer service ever!

Both companies get excellent reviews here on the DIS - I have never seen anything bad said about either.

 

[DisneyWonder]

I can't say enough good things about Magic Strollers! I have used them twice, and will be using them again at the end of August. They bring the stroller right to your hotel/resort, even if you are not staying on property. We always stay in the Windsor Hills vacation homes, and the stroller is dropped off right to the clubhouse. They even text you right when they leave it there! It comes in protective bag with your name on it. And not only is the service excellent, but the strollers are awesome! They are so easy to fold up and get on the trams, and they recline so my daughter can take a nap if she wants to. There is just NO comparison between these strollers, and the hard, plastic (expensive) strollers that Disney offers. PLUS, it is yours the entire time, not just in the parks! You can take it to Downtown Disney, Universal, Sea World, etc... I Magic Strollers!!!

 

[TandLMommy28]

Orlando Strollers is top notch. We loved everything about our experience. THe strollers were fantastic. My kids are older/bigger and they fit great. They were 3 and 5 and my 5 year old is very tall.... We are not used to the FL heat and I knew they'd need a stroller because the heat would wear them down.

The customer service was perfect, every time I sent an email with a question before the trip, they answered promptly. THe stroller was so easy to use, clearly labeled with our name, and the whole process was flawless. The stroller was there before we arrived and dropping it off at the end of our trip was just as easy.

Plus, it was cheaper than a Disney stroller. There were no down sides, in my opinion. My aunt, however, goes to WDW in April and she said she'd rather have the Disney stroller only because the buses are so crowded on spring break. She says she would never, ever try to get a stroller onto the bus that week. In September, we definitely had a different experience!

 

[chicagoshannon]

We used Magic Strollers in June. It was great. The stroller (we got double) was waiting for us at the hotel when we arrived. It came with a cup holder that held 2 cups/cans and then a middle compartment that we fit another cup into. They also provided a rain cover for us.

We are using them again for our trip in September.

The stroller itself was so nice to push. The only thing I didn't like about it was the basket underneath was very hard to store stuff in. You had to put things in and out through the sides instead of through the back. It didn't really hold that much stuff.

Wanted to add that YES Magic strollers charges your card exactly when they say they will.

 

[StitchSpawn]

bump

 

[Wadecool]

bump

Shouldn't you be bumping this in the "Disney for Families" section? You'd find a much larger customer base there anyway. At least in that section, you wouldn't have revive it so often. Here, it didn't initially last 24 hours before dying out.

 

[supersuperwendy]

I agree... maybe the mods can put this in the families section. They are the experts and I go to them for advice often!!!

subscribing for future reviews

 

[StitchSpawn]

Shouldn't you be bumping this in the "Disney for Families" section? You'd find a much larger customer base there anyway. At least in that section, you wouldn't have revive it so often. Here, it didn't initially last 24 hours before dying out.

probably, don't normally go over to that section though, but thanks!

 

[Wadecool]

probably, don't normally go over to that section though, but thanks!

If you're posting a public service announcement about stroller rentals, it would most likely get many more looks in the families section, don't you think? No worries, a request has been made to have it moved.

 

[twinboysmom]

This is great! Definately needs to go to the families section as a sticky. I think this explains it all and this stroller question is probably asked 3-4 times per week.

 

[Brian_WDW74]

I agree that this is a better fit for the Families board, so I've moved it.

 

[fitmom]

We ended up using orlandostrollerstogo.com they offer phil and ted strollers which we have always wanted to try. our children (6and 8) loved the stroller, we had a tandem, and it was a very pleasant addition to our trip. check them out, nothing but praises.

 

[supersuperwendy]

So it looks like all the strollers that are for rent don't have any kind of tray for the child. Did you find you missed having one for them?

 

[LaurenLC]

We rented through Magic Stroller Rental for our May trip and again for our December trip.... They were cheaper than Orlando and the stroller was in great condition. The whole process couldn't have been easier.

 

[Mrs D]

I have rented from Magic Strollers twice and wouldn't hesitate to do it again!
The City MIni Double is a dream and the fold on it is so easy. After folding it my husband declared renting it was the best idea he ever had.

 

[fitmom]

as for us we did not miss the trays.